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Eimear O'Hara, PhD
Co-Op Student | Lean Sigma Department
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About me
Senior Process Engineer at Zimmer Biomet
Education
St. Patrick's College, Lacken Cross, Killala
2004 - 2010
National University of Ireland, Galway
2020 - 2021MSc, AgInnovation: Agricultural Innovation & Entrepreneurship InnovationProject: Improved wound healing solutionsThe aim of this course is to:• Identify areas for innovation• Create innovation-driven enterprises or to create new business units within an existing companyParticular consideration is given to:• Identifying opportunities through design thinking and opportunity recognition• Developing concepts and validating markets• Other difficulties related to getting new products to markets
National University of Ireland, Galway
2014 - 2019Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Student Mechanical EngineeringExperimental and computational characterisation of high temperature behaviour of an advanced next generation power plant steel, MarBN.This includes experimental methodologies such as:• High temperature low cycle fatigue testing• Creep-fatigue testing • Oxidation and corrosion studies• 3D X-ray µCT scanningMicrostructural analysis techniques:• Optical microscopy• SEM with EDX and BSE• TEMMaterial model development and computational modelling:• Machine… Show more Experimental and computational characterisation of high temperature behaviour of an advanced next generation power plant steel, MarBN.This includes experimental methodologies such as:• High temperature low cycle fatigue testing• Creep-fatigue testing • Oxidation and corrosion studies• 3D X-ray µCT scanningMicrostructural analysis techniques:• Optical microscopy• SEM with EDX and BSE• TEMMaterial model development and computational modelling:• Machine learning and material parameter optimisation based on experimental test data• Uniaxial fatigue life and damage prediction model (MATLAB)• Uniaxial and multiaxial fatigue life and damage prediction user material subroutine (Abaqus)• Novel methodology for 3D modelling of complex manufacturing defects, identified via 3D X-ray µCT scanning (MATLAB, Python and Abaqus) Show less
National University of Ireland, Galway
2010 - 2014Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Mechanical EngineeringActivities and Societies: Engineering Society - Engineering & Nursing Ball Committee (2012/2013)
National University of Ireland, Galway
2019 - 2020Medical Device Science (Specialist Diploma) ScienceProject entitled "Failure Modes and Mechanisms of Implant Arthroplasty of the Carpometacarpal Joint: A Review" in conjunction with Loci Orthopaedics LtdModules include:• Human Anatomy & Physiology• Biocompatibility & Device Design • Medical Device Science
Experience
Medtronic
Apr 2013 - Aug 2013Co-Op Student | Lean Sigma DepartmentTime studies for catheter assembly Cell design for lean manufacturing Redesign and installation of a novel Problem Solving System across every cell
National University of Ireland, Galway
Oct 2014 - Sept 2019Development of novel machine learning software for automated conformal cooling channel design and optimisation in additively manufactured injection moulds.Experimental testing in conjunction with Athlone IT and University College Dublin. Providing educational support to undergraduate students with disabilities.
Postdoctoral Researcher on 3D Printing for Tooling Applications
Oct 2018 - Sept 2019PHD Researcher
Oct 2014 - Mar 2019Education Support Worker
Oct 2014 - Aug 2015
Atlantic University Alliance
Dec 2018 - May 2019Lecturer'Supporting the Manufacturing Process' module for Medtronic operators - Diploma in Operations Engineering (Level 7/Level 8)Development of content and laboratory sessions, including:• Tensile testing of various medical device polymers• Hardness testing and microstructural analysis• Lap shear testing of adhesively bonded Medtronic catheters and hypotubes
Loci Orthopaedics Ltd
Oct 2019 - Nov 2019EngineerResearch and reporting of failure modes and mechanisms of commercial devices.
University of Galway
Dec 2019 - Aug 2020Enterprise Ireland Commercialization Fund in the School of Medicine- Medical device design, prototyping and design for manufacture- Preclinical testing- IP review and commercial development Supervision of final year mechanical engineering students in the areas of additive manufacturing, mechanical characterisation, design optimisation, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics. Enterprise Ireland Innovation Partnership in conjunction with Loci Orthopaedics Ltd.Design (SolidWorks), additive manufacturing (stainless steel and titanium) and experimental characterisation of novel orthopaedic implants.
Research Fellow
Jun 2020 - Aug 2020Final Year Project Supervisor
Oct 2019 - Jun 2020Research Fellow
Dec 2019 - May 2020
Atlantic University Alliance
Nov 2020 - Jun 2021Project SupervisorSupervision of students on the Specialist Diploma in Medical Device Science
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Nov 2020 - Jan 2022Senior Research EngineerAnatomical model creationMaterial characterisation and medical device development
The Ireland Funds
Apr 2021 - Jun 2021Finalist on The Ireland Funds Business Plan Competition 2021Second Runner-Up - Novel wound closure device for veterinary applications.The Ireland Funds Business Plan Competition, now in its tenth year, is a pre-accelerator programme designed to help Ireland’s early-stage, Third-Level entrepreneurs bring their ideas from concept to pitch.
Zimmer Biomet
Mar 2022 - nowSustainable additive manufacturing of orthopaedic implants - New Product Introduction group
Senior Process Engineer
Mar 2023 - nowResearch Engineer
Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
Licenses & Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
MedtronicJan 2013
Finalist
The Ireland FundsJun 2021
EIT Wildcard Hackathon 2020
EIT HealthJul 2020
Design for Additive Manufacturing (eLearning)
THE MTC - ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTRE LIMITEDApr 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Eimear O'Hara, PhDPeter Watson Prize Fatigue 2017 - Engineering Integrity Society Jul 2017 Best presentation by a young researcher
- Awarded to Eimear O'Hara, PhDIrish Research Council Enterprise Partnership Scheme Postgraduate Research Scholarship Irish Research Council Jan 2016
- Awarded to Eimear O'Hara, PhDCollege of Engineering & Informatics Postgraduate Research Scholarship College of Engineering & Informatics, NUI Galway Oct 2015
- Awarded to Eimear O'Hara, PhDInventor 2012 Professional Certificate AutoDesk Jan 2012
- Awarded to Eimear O'Hara, PhDALIVE Volunteering Certificate NUI Galway 2012 Certificate received for partaking in the Student Connect Mentoring Program.
- Awarded to Eimear O'Hara, PhDGaisce Bronze Award Gaisce - The President's Award 2008
Volunteer Experience
NSAI Expert
Issued by National Standards Authority of Ireland on Apr 2022Associated with Eimear O'Hara, PhDCommittee Member - Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee
Issued by University of Galway on Nov 2018Associated with Eimear O'Hara, PhDHealth Zone Engineer
Issued by I'm an Engineer, Get Me Out Of Here on Feb 2020Associated with Eimear O'Hara, PhDThreesis Presenter
Issued by University of Galway on Nov 2018Associated with Eimear O'Hara, PhDSpeaker
Issued by Soapbox Science on Apr 2018Associated with Eimear O'Hara, PhDVolunteer
Issued by University of Galway on Jan 2011Associated with Eimear O'Hara, PhDStudent Connect Mentor
Issued by University of Galway on Sept 2011Associated with Eimear O'Hara, PhD
Languages
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